The terms of public service are the prerogative of the public. Fundamental among those terms; public servants are accountable to the public, and to meaningful standards of conduct and competence, at least for the eight measly hours a day that we have to "trust" them with the control over our power and our resources.

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Terri Cole, President and CEO of the Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce, told a task force Monday that food tax breaks haven't helped the very poor, link.

Perhaps "very poor" provides her some cover. If someone is so poor that they can't afford even to buy food or medical care, then yes, lower taxes on food and medical care won't affect them. Although, food has to be bought somewhere, even if it is later given away. Less food can be bought if seven cents out of every dollar is lost to taxes.

What about the "ordinary" poor, the ones who spend their entire income on food, shelter, and if they have anything left over, medical care?